10 Reasons to Move To Gwinnett County in Georgia
Hello! I’m Tim Trevathan with Tim Trevathan Homes and Keller Williams Realty. Today, I’m going to tell you 10 Reasons You Should Consider Moving to Gwinnett County. Did you know that the 2020 census showed an average of almost 15,000 people moved to Gwinnett each year for the previous 10 years? In fact, I have had the pleasure of helping several clients move to Gwinnett County, Georgia from other parts of the country. If you are thinking of making a move to Atlanta and Gwinnett County, feel free to reach me however you want whether it’s a call, text, or email! Tim Trevathan: 770-906-0748 [email protected]
Gwinnett is a popular place to live, and with good reason. Let’s take a look at 10 Reasons to Move to Gwinnett County.
First, location. The southern end of Gwinnett is just outside of the perimeter. If you’re not from Atlanta and have no idea what I’m talking about, “outside the perimeter” means outside of I-285, the interstate that encircles the city of Atlanta. If you want to live in suburbia and have a fairly easy drive into downtown Atlanta, Gwinnett is a great place to live.
At its northern end, Gwinnett runs along the shores of Lake Lanier. The lake offers abundant opportunities for recreation and getting away from it all. The cities of Buford and Sugar Hill are closet to the lake, and many residents choose to live there because of the easy access to the lake and all it offers.
Second, parks & recreation. While we’re talking about recreation and spending time on the lake, it’s a good time to mention Gwinnett County’s fantastic Parks & Recreation Department. Gwinnett County offers residents over 50 county owned and operated parks. These parks include aquatic centers, community recreation centers, historical sites, museums, sports fields, playgrounds, and miles of trails.
The county offers a variety of classes for all age groups throughout the year, and hosts summer camps and spring break camps for kids. In addition, Gwinnett County works alongside various local communities to host youth recreational sports leagues at some of its many parks.
Gwinnett works hard to maintain its parks and they are definitely a perk of living in Gwinnett County.
Third, diversity. Gwinnett County is diverse ethnically and socioeconomically.
There are neighborhoods in Gwinnett with multimillion-dollar homes and neighborhoods filled with starter homes. You’ll also find everything in between. Whatever your budget, there is likely a neighborhood in Gwinnett for you.
Gwinnett is also very ethnically diverse. It’s the most ethnically diverse county in the whole Southeaster United States. There are more than 100 languages and dialects spoken in the county and students in the school system represent more than 180 countries of family origin. There are only 195 countries in the world, so there are students in Gwinnett County Schools from almost everywhere.
In fact, more than 25% of Gwinnett County residents were born outside of the United States.
This tremendous diversity means that if you are looking for a restaurant serving delicious, authentic cuisine from almost any ethnicity, or a grocery store carrying the ingredients necessary to cook it at home, you’ll find what you are looking for right here in Gwinnett.
Fourth, jobs. If you picked random Gwinnett residents and ask why they moved here, many will tell you they came in search of a job or because of a job already lined up. Gwinnett County is home to more than 25,000 businesses. More than 550 of these are international companies, many of whom have come to the area through the efforts of Partnership Gwinnett, a public-private initiative that works to bring well-paying jobs to Gwinnett County.
Those 25,000 businesses mean Gwinnett County is home to thousands and thousands of jobs. There are jobs in a variety of fields and industries: healthcare, education, information technology, advanced manufacturing, and many more.
If you are looking for a job, chances are good you’ll be able to find one in Gwinnett.
Fifth, schools. If you asked a random Gwinnett resident why they moved here and they didn’t say for work, there’s a good chance they’ll say for the schools. The Gwinnett County School System is the largest school system in the state of Georgia and one of the largest in the entire country with over 177,000 students.
There are 27 high schools in Gwinnett County, including the prestigious Gwinnett School of Science, Mathematics, and Technology which is ranked the #1 high school in Georgia and #9 high school in the country by US News & World Report.
In 2021, eleven Gwinnett high schools were among about 1,800 high schools in the country given the College Success Award by Great Schools. This award was given to schools that have a proven multi-year track record of helping students not only enroll in college but preparing them to succeed once they are there.
Gwinnett County schools offer some very cool programs, including 12 schools that host dual language immersion programs, 2 charter schools, and 7 specialty high schools including a STEM school and a health science school.
Some Gwinnett high schools historically perform better than others, so when looking for homes you’ll want to research the schools those homes are zoned for, but as a whole, the Gwinnett County School System has a great reputation and families are very pleased with their local schools.
Sixth, vibrant local communities. Gwinnett County is a big place, both in physical area covered and in population. Almost one million people call Gwinnett home. Despite this, it is possible to live in Gwinnett County and still have that small town, hometown feeling.
The cities of Duluth, Suwanee, Buford, Sugar Hill, Lawrenceville, Norcross, and Lilburn have put forth a lot of effort over the years to revitalize their downtown areas and attract dining and retail establishments. These cities also host concerts, festivals, food truck nights, and a variety of other community events throughout the year. I don’t have time to go into all the details right now, but check out my other videos on these cities when this video is over. I’ll tell you the pros and cons of living in most of those cities as well as some of the cool things you can expect to find in their downtowns.
Even though Gwinnett has a huge population, getting to know your city and attending community events really does help make a huge place feel more like home.
Seventh, sports & arts. One perk of living in Gwinnett is having access to professional sports and performing arts without having to travel into Atlanta. The Gwinnett Stripers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves play at Coolray Field in Buford. The games are fun, family-friendly, and the general admission lawn tickets are a great, affordable way to take the entire family to a game.
Gwinnett’s Gas South Arena is home to two professional sports teams. It is home to the Atlanta Gladiators hockey team, an affiliate of the NHL’s Ottawa Senators. It is also home to the Georgia Swarm, a professional lacrosse team.
Downtown Lawrenceville, right in the middle of Gwinnett, is home to the Aurora Theater, a top-notch performing arts facility that is home to a professional theater company and also hosts a variety of other performances each year. Right now, the company is getting ready to kick off its 27th season later this year with the ever-popular musical, Mary Poppins.
Eighth, shopping. If you need or want to buy something, chances are great that you can find it right here in Gwinnett County. Home of the Mall of Georgia, the largest mall in the entire state, Gwinnett County offers residents plenty of shopping opportunities.
You’ll find grocery stores galore, plus multiple locations of the warehouse giants Costco and Sam’s Club. Super H-Mart is a wonderful go-to shop if you are looking for an Asian grocery store. There are also many Halal butchers and Hispanic grocery stores.
Groceries are great, but most of us don’t just buy groceries. No worries, you have plenty of options including clothing retailers in The Forum and Shoppes at Web Ginn, one-of-a-kind boutiques in downtown Duluth and downtown Lawrenceville, and the furniture stores lining Buford Highway.
No matter what you need, you’ll probably be able to find it somewhere in Gwinnett County.
Ninth, a variety of price points. Another great thing about such a large county is there is a home to fit almost every budget. Gated neighborhoods like Sugarloaf Country Club and The River Club offer residents multimillion dollar homes and abundant amenities.
While the price-point of a starter home has certainly changed over the past 2 years, Gwinnett has a lot of starter homes perfect for young families or working professionals.
There are also many neighborhoods at every price point in between. There are lots of HOA neighborhoods offering swim and tennis memberships to residents as well as older, established neighborhoods with no HOAs for those who prefer to avoid restrictions that can come with HOAs.
If you want to avoid yardwork, there are neighborhoods with postage stamp sized lots but if you love gardening, there are neighborhoods with large, private lots.
Gwinnett County offers a variety home homes to suite a variety of budgets and wish lists.
Tenth, access to healthcare. When you live in Gwinnett County, you can access great healthcare without having to drive into Atlanta. Northside hospital has two campuses in Gwinnett County, Northside Duluth and Northside Gwinnett. Located in Lawrenceville, Northside Gwinnett is one of only 10 hospitals in the entire state with a Level-II trauma center, which means it is equipped to handle the most severe of medical emergencies. It also has a Level-III NICU, which means it is equipped to care for Gwinnett’s tiniest residents who need extra care after birth.
There are a variety of specialists who work out of both hospitals and provide care to Gwinnett residents right here at home, without requiring a trip into Atlanta.
The bottom line is there are a lot of things to love about Gwinnett County and these are just 10 reasons to consider moving to Gwinnett County and calling it home.
If you’d like to find the perfect Gwinnett County home for you, please reach out and let’s make it happen!
